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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.50, 2,491.56 and 687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.50, 2,491.56 and 687.26 is: 1,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.50 : 2,491.56 = 687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.50/2,491.56 = 687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.50x = 2,491.56 × 687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.50x = 1,712,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,349.53/1,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.98

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